[ATTACH] Now I’m 100% satisfied with this old Optimus! You guys are always spot on with the advice. All I did was remove the jet and needle and...
Good points. I knew to watch for the needle height after swapping parts. The manometer from my Hipólito 250 has the right threads for the Optimus.
I don’t know if I should use the manometer from one of my other lanterns on this for now or what, but I just don’t have a comfortable feeling...
[ATTACH] It’s up and running. I am getting a substantial halo around the mantle, though. This is with just over 500 ml of fresh fuel and a total...
I had already inquired about using 250 CP mantles and learned that they’re too small. Is it true that 500 CP mantles will “shrink down” to work...
And 15 minutes of digging has brought me here! Thank you, Fireexit1 :D/ [ATTACH] I do wish I had plugged the hole with something as I’m sure...
I’ll accept your expertise here, but, because I still want to learn more, can I ask how it is that these lanterns can be used as a heater (with...
I appreciate the recent replies and comments, they’re very helpful. Does it look from the picture I provided like there are still some old lead...
Thanks for that advice. I’ve tested it outside without a mantle, glass or vent. I had lots of flames at first even after burning nearly two...
After about half an hour of futzing with the lower vapouriser I’ve finally got in threaded in. I’ve now installed a #83V seal along with the NRV,...
That’s a good way to describe it. I’ve put the NRV back for now and am on to the next struggle. The lower vapouriser threads will not locate...
I was able to take apart the NRV simply holding the end of it in the Optimus removal/installation tool very securely while unscrewing the barrel...
I’ve received my Optimus NRV removal/installation tool and, despite it being the right tool for the job, it failed to remove the NRV due to it...
All I can say is be very cautious. I took the time to ask Maston for their advice about spraying their heat resistant paint over the metal paint...
OK. I already have a new Petromax #17. The reason I asked about it now is because I wanted to be prepared for the possibility of having a...
I read this advice while preparing my Guardsman frame for painting. I used a quality metal paint (Maston Hammer Metal Paint (Smooth)) according to...
I guess I was lucky to find an original Optimus tool set from a local shop for just a few bucks. It includes a special socket built onto a long...
We only like our toilets 5x cleaner here, not 10x :mrgreen:.
Nils, another MASSIVE thank you!! The frame looks basically like new! I decided to drop the fount in for a ten-minute treatment now hoping for...
I brushed on the Harpic and rinsed it off right away. I’d say the effect was quite minimal. I then dipped the frame in my citric acid bath for...
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